Health Tip: Have the Holiday Blues?

The holiday blues, characterized by depression and anxiety around the holidays, are not uncommon and can be triggered by a number of factors.

The UC Davis Health System mentions these possible causes:

• The time change and exposure to fewer daylight hours.
• Greater consumption of alcohol.
• Eating too much at holiday get-togethers.
• Planning too many events, and overcommitting.
• Having unrealistic expectations about what you should accomplish during the holidays.
• Lack of exercise and not enough time for yourself.